Government offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's Bay
Money will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
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Major environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in Northland
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A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply
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Mt Munro wind farm project heads to court
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Dozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to Indonesia
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